SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Interlocal Agreement Concerning Utility Adjustments, Relocations, Abandonments and Extensions of City of Ocala Water and Sewer Facilities in Conjunction with Marion County’s Design Build Construction Project for SW 40th/49th Avenue Improvements from SW 66th Street to SW 43rd Street Road (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $2,195,281)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Steven Cohoon, P.E., County Engineer Office of the County Engineer
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Requesting approval of “Interlocal Agreement Concerning Utility Adjustments, Relocations, Abandonments and Extensions of City of Ocala Water and Sewer Facilities in Conjunction with Marion County’s Design Build Construction Project for SW 40th/49th Avenue Improvements from SW 66th Street to SW 43rd Street Road.” The construction of the road project will produce several conflicts with the City’s electric, water and sewage facilities located within the new right-of-way. The City also desires to extend main lines and services within the right-of-way. This interlocal agreement will allow for the necessary utility work with the County’s road project.
All work is to be completed by May 31, 2026, in conformance with the County’s road project awarded to Art Walker Construction, Inc. under 25Q-002 during the December 17, 2024 Board of County Commissioners regular meeting.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; additional expenditure of $2,195,280.22. Funding will be available in line BL760541-563220 - County Transportation Maintenance Fund (TIP073804). A Budget Amendment Request is being processed for this item. City of Ocala will reimburse Marion County the full amount of $2,195,280.22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the attached Interlocal Agreement and to authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the same.
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